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O'FALLON - The O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District #90's Symphonic Winds has received an invitation to perform at the 2025 Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival. This event is scheduled for May 9, 2025, at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, located at the University of Illinois. The invitation to the festival is considered a significant accomplishment for the band, highlighting the students' dedication and talent in music. The festival is known for showcasing some of the best school bands in the state, making this invitation a noteworthy recognition for the O'Fallon D90 program. As the Symphonic Winds prepare for this prestigious performance, the district expressed pride in their achievement and wished the band members success as they represent their community at the event.

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In areas of the country where dangerous tornadoes and severe weather occur more frequently, more universities are incorporating reinforced rooms, or storm shelters, in their residence hall designs to provide an extra layer of protection for students. These tornado-safe rooms are typically small, above- or below-ground structures made of concrete, masonry or steel that are […]

An indicted banking executive married into a family with interests in the institution, and served on high-profile St. Louis boards. He abruptly left his second-in-command post last year.

From American Society of Safety Professionals:  Working at height is a known safety hazard. When determining the best way to protect a worker from the hazards of working at height, it’s important to consider fall prevention before fall protection. Fall prevention is especially critical in situations where fall arrest systems or other forms of PPE […]

By demanding that our local elected officials look for every way possible to work together, we make a choice not for decline, but for prosperity, writes Jeff Leonard.

A man faces at least five years in federal prison for setting fires at a hotel in St. Louis County, just north of Ferguson city limits.

Voting is now open for Round 2 of the bracket-style startup competition.

SAINT LOUIS - Steve Litman Presents, a North American concert promoter, has a “great summer lineup” for St. Louis shows. Greg Hagglund with Steve Litman Presents stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello to talk about the bands and artists that St. Louis will welcome this year. From Travis Tritt to the lead actors of “Napoleon Dynamite,” there’s plenty to see in the city this season. “It’s going to be a great summer and a great fall, and we’re not done yet,” Hagglund said. “We’ve got some other shows that we’re still adding and we’ll have updates on those, as well.” Kicking off on June 12, 2025, The Rush Tribute Project will play at The Factory in Chesterfield. Hagglund noted that the band’s following is growing, and he is excited to see the crowd they draw this time around. “Each time they come into town, they just get more fans,” he said. “Especially

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S. M. Wilson & Co.’s SKILLED® construction career program awarded $1,000 prizes to high schoolers on Monday, April 7th at the 4th annual SKILLED Awards ceremony held at S. M. Wilson’s Hampton Ave. headquarters in St. Louis. S. M. Wilson’s Construction Career Education program SKILLED provides hands-on opportunities to integrate academic learning and focus on […]

From funding to research, and testing to commercialization, agriculture technology is a cornerstone of the St. Louis innovation community. Join St. Louis Inno on April 17 at State of Innovation for a deep dive into agtech innovation with a panel of experts.

Rocker John Mellencamp’s daughter Teddi Mellencamp is battling stage 4 cancer, and during her Two Ts in a Pod podcast, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star revealed that her dad has already made plans for…

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Today on TAP: Trump blinks for now, but he remains a bundle of contradictory impulses and grievances. So the wholly invented economic crisis will continue.

The 176,804-square-foot shopping center, which was 100% occupied at the time of the sale, joins several other shopping center purchases by the local dentist.

Mayor-elect Spencer will be sworn in on Tuesday, April 15. She'll become the forty-eighth person to serve as the city’s mayor since the office was formed in April 1823.

GRAFTON — After 17 years of dedication and perseverance, author Jackie Duty has released her debut children's book, “Dash the Dachshund,” bringing to life a story that emphasizes embracing individuality and the importance of friendship. The book, which is now available for purchase on Amazon, marks a significant milestone in Duty's journey as a storyteller. Duty began writing "Dash the Dachshund" in 2007 but faced various life challenges that delayed its completion. "I started writing Dash the Dachshund in 2007, but like so many of us, I let life get in the way," Duty said. "Now, after years of personal growth and creative rediscovery, I am beyond excited to finally bring Dash to life and share his journey with the world." The narrative centers on themes of self-acceptance and the power of friendship, making it suitable for young readers and dachshund enthusiasts alike. The book features lively illustrations that complement its heartwarming message. Todd Stottlemyre,

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